PTA New York Congress

“Bowling meet-up other expenses 175 school store ny sales tax 144 expenses office 152 insurance 275 healthy kids/fruit of mon 27 bad check fees 28 bad checks 41 box tops/labels for educ 43 banana splits 56 miscellaneous 56 conferences/training 60 student mentors 99 pbis 116 boo-hoo breakfast 123 gardening 147 pta council dues 150 childcare 200 hospitality 241 all for books 323 new student orientation 393 adopt a book 425 parents as readng partnrs 550 hugs committee 857 staff appreciation 931 helping hands/field trips 5,162 arts/science programs 6,111 total 16,885”

“Rounding 0 rounding -1 book / tax depreciation difference -37”

“Inventories for sale or use 236 216 prior year assets 374 374 less accumulated depreciation 205 242 total 405 348”

“The fishkill elementary pta's mission, in common with that of the national pta and new york state pta, is: a. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. B. To raise the standards of home life. C. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. D. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teacher may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. E. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.”

“Arts in education programs 2015-16 all school and grade level assemblies that promote the exploration of arts and science through interactive experiences, enhancing the classroom curriculum. Examples include local and regional history programs, creative arts, music and theater programs, hands-on science programs, character education presentations and health & wellness programs. Make a good choice presented by lou del bianco all grades through original songs, stories and audience interaction, lou del bianco takes his audience on an exciting journey back through his childhood sharing the daily joys, dreams and blunders that todays kids can relate to, laugh at, and understand. Children will get the chance to decide what kinds of choices they would make if they were in lous shoes and how those choices reflect on their own lives. The entire assembly is strung together with a cool rap tune that tells students to make a good choice young authors day by mobile ed productions grades 3, 4, sc young authors day is designed to support and enhance the creative writing curriculum. This rewarding day begins with an all school assembly by a classically trained mime artist introducing students to the "art of silence" - mime. During the program the performer discusses the differences between writing for the stage and writing for the page. He stresses the importance of structure and he tells the students where he got his inspiration for his stories. Afterwards, the students return to their classrooms to write stories for the performer. During the writing process the performer stops in classrooms to answer questions and help with the writing. The day culminates with an afternoon assembly in which the students are recognized for their fine work as selected stories are acted out by the performer. Young authors day is an educational experience designed to stimulate the imagination. Hip hop dance residency by ny dance residency (edwin fion)grade 6 students will learn the importance of teamwork, individual expression, focused attention, applied direction and discipline. They explore these skills through coordination challenges, high-energy and fun-filled exercises as they celebrate their individuality in a setting that allows creative flow and joy. This program positively impacts the way students learn about history, music, movement, teamwork and discipline by giving them a visceral experience to pair with the information being taught. Students will choreograph their own hip hop dance and present their work. Students will analyze and critique work collectively. See, touch, hear presented by lisa dimarzo/impact education kindergarten, sc students actively use each sense in this hudson river themed program. As students see and touch a 5 foot sturgeon puppet, listen to train sounds, taste salt, touch sea stars and smell fish, students are using works of visual art, improvisation and song to actively engage in participation in the arts while making direct connections to curriculum topics taught in the classroom. Learning takes place by the student actually carrying out a physical activity, rather than listening or merely watching a demonstration. Patriot and loyalists presented by boscobel house & gardens grade 4 this social studies based program takes students back in time to the revolutionary war and a reenactment of the battle of saratoga. The stage is set with reproduced artifacts from the time period. Students then gather around a 14 x 4 map of the hudson valley and experience loyalists and patriots efforts that lead to the patriots victorious turning point in the american revolution. Tales from around the world with master storyteller jonathan krukgrades k-2 (workshops for grade 1) children will be engaged in varied stories from europe, asia, the americas and africa, with an interactive performance. They'll listen to five different stories. First graders, to improve their understanding of the story sequence and elements, will all reenact their favor”

“Adopt-a-book: add a book to the school library in honor of your child's birthday, etc. Amanda jones memorial: plaque and yearly award to honor student who excels in arts. Banana splits: support for students who have experienced divorce or death of a parent. Dare/red ribbon: educates students to maintain a drug-free environment and make healthy choices. At the end of the school year, a local officer comes to the school to speak with the children and fifth graders participate in a dare graduation. Fifth grade moving up: celebration of our graduating fifth graders in june. Gardening: maintaining the gardens at the front of our school. Hugs committee: special events that increase self-esteem and promote character education. Mary mcardle award plaque: plaque and yearly award to honoe student who excels in citizenship. Parp (parents as reading partners): reading program that encourages parents and children to read together. The program is designed to promote the love of reading by asking parents and other family members at home to set aside fifteen minutes a day to read with their children. Room parents: assist teachers, coordinate class parties, grade-wide events and hugs day picnic. Slt programs: support for our school leadership team and its projects. Staff appreciation: a week of celebrating our school's staff. Student assistance: financial assistance for those students who legitimately cannot afford magazine subscriptions and field trip volunteer appreciation: end of year program to thank our pta volunteers.”